Heart & soul. Passion & grit. Freedom of expression & the triumph of the human spirit. Black Suit Devil represents all of these things.
His brand new single, “Passage” is a raw and emotional piece about the struggles of mental health and addiction. With lyrical depth and vocal grit, it’s a song that will stay with listeners.
“Passage is a song about the struggles of depression, mental health issues, and addiction,” says the artist behind Black Suit Devil, Andy Du Rego. “A song bringing awareness to the increasing rate of suicide in our communities that does not get talked about often. I wanted to let people know that you are not alone in this fight. That many people from all walks of life (myself included) experience mental health issues and struggle with these on a daily basis. I wanted to send a message to look after each other and really communicate with one another to see how the people in your circles are doing.”
With a tongue-in-cheek name meant to pique the curiosity and a tenacious DIY approach, Black Suit Devil has been spreading inspiration and awareness through music since 2015. A solo project led by Singer/Songwriter Andy Du Rego of Toronto, Ontario whose style has been likened to that of Ray LaMontagne, Tom Waits, and Chris Cornell.
June 28th, 2024 will mark the release of Black Suit Devil’s Third full length album, The Eternal Sleep.
Expanding into new musical territory the new album is B.S.D.’s finest work yet. The eight songs that make up the album were written and bed tracks recorded in a two week span during the lockdowns in 2020. On this album Du Rego dives back into his roots as a Hard Rock, Grunge, Punk ,electric guitar player, performing all the lead and rhythm guitar on all songs. Joined once again by John Brand on bass with Vic Freitas on drums / percussion, the new album showcases Du Rego’s vocal diversity and range. The Eternal Sleep also has returning guest appearances by Robyn White of Toronto Rock band “Byrdy” singing backup on “Let It Go” and features Ryan Funk performing a Pedal Steel Guitar on “New Day Sun”. The album has many lyrical themes both dark and beautiful, including isolation, mental health issues, depression, racial conflict and the growing number of suicides rates in our communitys. The album also brings hope with a message of “The Time Is Now” to better oneself and make inner change to one’s life. Themes of love and new beginnings shine on the modern folk track “New Day Sun”. Du Rego also pays tribute to all the hard work of being in the music business, life on the road, and extends appreciation for all his fans in the punk anthem album closer “Shut The Punk Up”. Recorded in San Pancho, Mexico and various places in Ontario Canada, the new album was Produced / Recorded by Andy Du Rego, mixed by 2x Juno Award winner for Kevin Dietz “Rock Album of The Year” ( The Glorious Sons , JJ Wilde ) and mastered by Noah Mintz (Billy Talent, Death From Above)
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